Under One Person: The Seeker of the Dao in the Lü Family

Chapter 160 The Yang God's Manifestation of the Dao, People from the Zhuge Family Arrive

In the dimly lit room, Fang Dongtian closed his eyes and sensed the innate Qi within his body.

If a cultivator reaches a high level, they can predict the time of their death based on the flow of their innate Qi.

Taoism excels in methods of self-cultivation and nourishment. The Quanzhen School, in particular, cultivates the inner alchemy path, which aims to achieve both physical and mental well-being. Its mastery of the primordial Qi is among the best.

Some highly accomplished priests live a life free from illness and disaster, yet they can accurately predict the moment of their passing and calmly arrange their affairs after death. This is precisely the principle behind it.

"There's still a month left, but I don't want to wait that long."

Fang Dongtian opened his eyes with a smile, and calculated with his fingers for a moment. "A lifetime of cultivation depends on this final step of leaping over the dragon gate. Now that young Lü has inherited the mantle, I can take this gamble with peace of mind."

At this point, Fang Dongtian suddenly felt his energy flow much more smoothly, as if he had been relieved of an invisible burden. His soul and body felt light and agile, and his brow shone brightly.

Golden light emanated from his mind, like a newly lit candle flame, slowly increasing in size, gradually stabilizing, and finally radiating an immortal golden glow.

"Seven days later, the Yang God will attain enlightenment!"

Fang Dongtian's voice resounded in the dimly lit room. His voice sounded cheerful and natural, without the slightest hint of the sluggishness of someone in their twilight years.

The flickering candlelight suddenly flared up, and the previously swaying lamplight abruptly stabilized, shining brightly once more like a golden lamp or jade cup, dispelling the gloom in the room.

"Young Master Lü, this is all the rotten wood I can do to help you, hahaha..."

……

At night, in Beijing

"Senior Brother Lü, I've never seen you like this before."

On the bus, Wang Ye took off his Taoist robe and wore light clothing. He turned to look at Lü Qian, who had also taken off his Taoist robe. The other man's temperament was still the same as during the day: aloof, serene, and natural. This was truly the best performance he could give.

"We've finalized the renovation plans for all the temples and monasteries on Wudang Mountain. When we get back, I bet Grand Tutor will be all smiles."

Lu Qian smiled slightly, and his aura changed. Although he was still extraordinary, he had gained a touch of carefree and unrestrained mortal air.

"All forms are illusory, junior brother, do not be attached to them."

He leaned back in his seat, instantly transforming into a somewhat carefree ordinary young man. "Appearance reflects the heart, and the heart is determined by oneself. To follow one's heart without overstepping the bounds is the principle."

"It's like when Master Yunlong faces believers, he is solemn and dignified, like a true enlightened cultivator; but when he faces you, junior brother, he is playful and joking, no different from an ordinary person. Appearances are empty, it all depends on how you choose to accept them."

"What Xiao Lüzu said really enlightened me."

In the driver's seat, Wang's driver, Lao Du, looked at the two people in the back seat through the rearview mirror and said to Wang Ye with a smile, "President Ye, look at them, this is true cultivation, you should learn from them."

"It's not that I've attained enlightenment; it's just that I've walked a longer path and seen more of the world than my peers."

Lu Qian stretched out his hand, put his thumb and forefinger together, and gestured, "Junior Brother Wang Ye is only lacking in this much."

Wang Ye glanced at the tiny bit of space between his fingers, twitched his lips, and asked, "Is it a tiny bit or a billion?"

"Alright, now that we've entered the mortal world, let's just follow our hearts. Let's not talk about these mysterious things anymore, let's talk about some everyday matters."

Lu Qian waved his hand, then looked at his light attire. "Since I went to Wudang Mountain at the age of twelve, I have always worn a Taoist robe and tied my hair with a wooden hairpin for the past fourteen years. Now I've hitched a ride with Junior Brother Wang Ye and am wearing light attire for once."

"I heard that Master Lü is from the Lü family. The Lü family is one of the four great families. Master Lü must have had a good life before."

"It's not bad, but it's all earned by myself."

The atmosphere inside the car became much more relaxed. When faced with driver Lao Du's questions, Lü Qian spoke with a hint of pride, like an ordinary person reminiscing about his past glory. "The Lü family believes in the law of the jungle, where might makes right. I naturally earned my current success through my own fists."

"Hmm, someone's here to cause trouble?"

Halfway through his sentence, Lü Qian suddenly had a thought. He turned his head to look at the bread truck behind him, raised an eyebrow, and joked, "Well, Junior Brother Wang Ye, you bullied the Zhuge family's precious village beauty, and now the Zhuge family is coming to settle accounts with you."

"Zhuge Qing?"

Hearing Lü Qian's teasing, Wang Ye immediately understood the whole story. He frowned, "Senior brother, can you stop them?"

His duel with Zhuge Qing had ended long ago. Although he had anticipated that the other party would entangle him, he did not expect it to happen so quickly.

"Junior brother, you are still too kind."

Lu Qian waved to the driver, "Brother Du, speed up, and move to the side a bit, don't let these people block the lane."

"Okay!"

"If you ask me, why did you hesitate with Zhuge Qing in the first place? Just go up and fight! Beating him up would have been a piece of cake for you!"

As he spoke, Lü Qian formed a sword shape with his fingers, and with a flick of his fingers, a golden light flashed, transforming him into a shooting star that hurtled towards the tires behind him.

"boom--"

Behind them, one of the van's front wheels suddenly exploded, and the vehicle went out of control, swaying and coming to a stop on the side of the road. In the blink of an eye, three masked people jumped out of the van. They tried to give chase, but were left far behind by the speeding vehicle.

In the car, Lü Qian sat back down in his seat. "Alright, let's go recruit a few more believers tonight. Junior Brother Wang Ye, you'd better do your best."

"If we succeed tonight, Master Yunlong will have to treat you like royalty from now on."

"hehe......"

……

On the other side, the airport

"Qing, it's not a good time to make a move. Little Lu Zu and Wang are together."

Zhuge Qing, dragging his suitcase and holding the phone to his ear, asked, "So, you guys just went straight up there like that?"

"No way, Little Lu Zu just gave us a flat tire and left it on the side of the road."

Zhuge Qing covered her mouth and chuckled twice. "Shouldn't this be my own business? Why are you all here?"

"Hey, it's because the elders in our clan watched your competition video. They speculated that Master Wang Ye's methods could evade the Three Calamities. Since they're both practitioners of Qimen Dunjia, we were just curious too, weren't we?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Qing frowned, also somewhat puzzled.

Although the different schools of Qimen Dunjia have many differences, the unchanging principle is to borrow the power of heaven and earth and manipulate the creation of nature. I have never heard of anyone being able to be immune to wind and thunder and unharmed by water and fire through Qimen Dunjia techniques. It is as if they have transcended the pattern of heaven and earth.

Based on Wang Ye's performance, the elders of the Zhuge family deduced some of his intentions, but they were not tempted, as the Zhuge family was no less capable than others.

However, Zhuge Qing, who had fought Wang Ye face to face, still couldn't help but have his Dao heart crumble and develop inner demons.

There is no way to escape calamity; one must save oneself. That is why he came alone; the Zhuge family will not provide any additional assistance.

"But I'm afraid that if you're curious, you won't live to see it."

The image of Lü Qian appeared in Zhuge Qing's mind. The other party's vast and majestic golden body and the Xuanwu True Meaning that could ride the waves and suppress the waves were as if they were right in front of him.

He sighed helplessly, "You guys come pick me up first, then go home. This is my own ordeal, and I have to get through it myself."

"But our car is totaled..."

Hearing the three clowns from the Zhuge family talking on the phone, Zhuge Qing covered his forehead in exasperation. "Fine, I'll do it myself."

"Be careful, don't get scammed."

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This is to make up for the 2 words I wrote last night!

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